# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 pm – Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy live music OUTSIDE under the stars & astronomy talks atop Mt. Hamilton, plus telescope viewings through our historic telescopes!About this EventWelcome to OPEN AIR Music of the Spheres!Enjoy a live concert OUTSIDE in the shadow of our historic dome as the sun sets.Sip a space-themed mocktail and enjoy a warm summer night under the stars and the Milky Way.Learn about the latest astronomy research from world-renowned scientists.View the night sky through Lick Observatory's historic 36-inch Great Refractor & 40-inch Nickel telescopes for an unforgettable night!***************** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ********************Learn more about Open Air Music of the Spheres here!***************** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ********************------------------Friends of Lick Observatory gain early access to tickets on April 9th.General sales start on April 16th.------------------PROGRAM6:00 pm Parking Gates Open7:30 PM Doors Open8:30 PM Concert9:30 PM Science Talk9:30 PM Telescope Viewing BeginsPerfomance by Jimbo ScottJimbo Scott with his signature baritone casts reflections around the room, flashing from honest self-deprecation to cinematic retrospectives on our part in shaping our communities and accounting the consequences of our actions and inactions. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes. This concert under the stars shouldn't be missed!Learn more about our performer here!Astronomy Lecture: The Birth of Cosmic Behemoths: Insights into the Earliest Stages of Galaxy Cluster AssemblyDr. Devontae Baxter, postdoctoral researcher at UC San Diego, will offer insights into his work on Galaxy clusters.Abstract: Galaxy clusters –– the largest gravitationally bound structures in the universe –– are the most extreme outcomes of hierarchical structure formation in an expanding universe. In the nearby cosmos, mature galaxy clusters have been studied in great detail, providing important insights into the nature and distribution of dark matter, as well as the astrophysics that drives galaxy evolution in dense environments. However, the protocluster stage of galaxy cluster assembly remains an open frontier in our understanding of galaxy evolution in the early universe. In this lecture, I will share our current theoretical and observational understanding of the earliest stages of galaxy cluster assembly and discuss the next-generation observatories poised to significantly advance this area of research.Learn more about our speaker and his astronomy topic here!WEATHERThe event will be held rain or shine. Weather may restrict telescope viewing, but all other activities will still take place. The concert will be moved inside if inclement weather occurs.PLAN YOUR TRIPPlan to arrive early - Numbered telescope viewing passes will be handed out in the order that guests enter the building. Lower number passes access telescopes first.Preferred ticket holders have reserved lower number passes for telescope viewing.The evening concludes when everyone has observed through the telescopes.Be prepared for a late night drive home. The event lasts between 4-6 hours.GETTING TO THE OBSERVATORYParking is limited at the Observatory. We encourage carpooling.Allow a one-hour drive from San Jose. The road is windy, expect to drive slowly.There are no gas stations, EV charging stations, or automotive services at Lick Observatory. The nearest gas station is 20 miles away in San Jose.See more information on driving directions and parking here.AGE RESTRICTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITYChildren under age 12 are not recommended to attend this event due to late hours.To view through the telescope you need to be able to climb at least a few step stairs.Unfortunately due to the historic nature of the obseratory, the domes are not wheelchair accessible. For special assistance (e.g., difficulty with stairs), email tickets@ucolick.org to discuss options.RECOMMENDED ATTIREWear casual, comfortable warm layers and walking shoes. After dark it can be windy and cold.REFRESHMENTSSnacks and beverages are available for purchase at the refreshment table and gift shop. Vending machines and water fountains are also accessible.SAFETYWe recommend you bring a small flashlight - lighting is limited outside the buildings.CONTACT USIf you can’t find the answer to a question here please contact us at tickets@ucolick.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-hamilton/open-air-music-of-the-spheres-jimbo-scott/100001298152562259 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mount Hamilton - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lick Observatory - **lat**: 37.3414176 - **long**: -121.6428977 - **full address**: Lick Observatory, 7281 Mount Hamilton Road, Mount Hamilton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a60bc9c835a063d383991c1e0d8d77631bc5b995b2ef488ee7cc4ea689ef2ecc-rimg-w1200-h488-dc434d5c-gmir.jpg?v=1744130591 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott being held? - **A:** Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott takes place on Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 11:30 pm at Lick Observatory, 7281 Mount Hamilton Road, Mount Hamilton, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott? - **A:** Ticket prices for Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott range from USD 66 to USD 82 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailablePreferredUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott? - **A:** Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott is organized by Lick Observatory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open Air Music of the Spheres: Jimbo Scott is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mount Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Our Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars” you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star” scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeFascinating history talk about Lick ObservatoryAfter-hours gift shop accessAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small telescopeshttps://www.lickobservatory.org/events/evening-with-the-stars/Music of the SpheresExperience a Saturday night to remember at Lick Observatory! Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small telescopeshttps://www.lickobservatory.org/events/music-of-the-spheres/Public Evening ToursOur “behind the scenes” style 4 – 6 hour walking tour of Lick Observatory will start at the main building’s Visitor Center. Participants can learn about the unique history of the world’s first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory, the eccentric California pioneer James Lick, technology used for observing on different telescopes along the tour route, and current science being conducted at Lick Observatory.The event activities include:A highlight of the tour will be visiting the dome of the 3-meter Shane Telescope to see the mountain’s largest telescope up close. After the walking tour, there will be an opportunity to enjoy the sunset, and the Gift Shop will be open. During twilight, a history lecture about James Lick and the construction of the observatory will be presented. Once the sky is dark (and weather permitting), viewing celestial objects through the historic 36-inch Great Refractor Telescope will commence. Insights will be provided throughout the evening on how we find planets beyond our solar system, how exploding stars teach us about the evolution of the universe, how we discern the nature of galaxies and black holes, how new technologies are used to undo the blurring effects of Earth’s atmosphere, and about Lick Observatory’s rich astronomical history and bright scientific future.Complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are included with the tour. The event will last approximately 4 to 6 hours. Visitors should be prepared to walk about one mile during the evening, including taking stairs. Events are held rain or shine.https://www.lickobservatory.org/events/public-evening-tours/" } ] } ] ```